Sat 14 Nov 2009
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Increasing number of Yemenis fleeing embattled north, UN agency reports
The United Nations refugee agency reported today that an increasing number of civilians are fleeing embattled Sa'ada province in northern Yemen as the fighting between Government troops and Al Houthi rebels rages on.
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Afro-Brazilians and indigenous groups face serious bias, says UN rights chief
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Top UN human rights official to embark on first official visit to Brazil
As Iraq prepares for polls, donors must step up to the plate to ensure stability – Ban
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Iraqi decision means election preparations can now proceed, Ban says
Banditry jeopardizing humanitarian work in eastern Chad, warns UN
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UN agency saddened by killing of refugee worker in eastern Chad
On eve of food security summit, Ban to fast in solidarity with world’s hungry
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UN agency calls for global day-long fast as symbol of war on hunger
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Top UN official calls for probe into murder of Mexican journalist
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As Iraq prepares for polls, donors must step up to the plate to ensure stability – Ban
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